(CBSA)
During the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, over 3 billion people will see how well prepared Canada is for the Games. Hosting such a high profile event also provides the Government of Canada with an opportunity to show how much we value our foreign visitors’ business.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is responsible for the processing of all goods arriving in Canada, including all goods and equipment destined for use during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The CBSA is working closely with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC), 2010 corporate sponsors and other importers of Olympic Games goods to ensure that the goods will be processed in an expeditious manner when they arrive in Canada.
To facilitate this process the CBSA established the 2010 Import Logistics Field Team. The Team was created to provide guidance and awareness to 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games stakeholders about the CBSA’s visitor and goods admissibility requirements.
The 2010 Import Logistics Field Team serves as a single-window information service for stakeholders, providing them with up-to-date, accurate information regarding commercial import and export procedures for the 2010 Winter Games.
The Team provides stakeholders with support prior to the arrival of the goods, ensuring those importing goods for the Games can experience an expedited facilitation process that will save them time, money and stress. This approach is also expected to ease the impact at the border entry points prior to Games time.
Anyone considering shipping goods for the Games is encouraged to contact the CBSA 2010 Import Logistics Field Team at:
Telephone: 604-666-4504
E-mail: CBSA2010FieldOperations.PAC-Vancouver-333Dunsmuir@cra-arc.gc.ca
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board – Preliminary Determination
(CBSA)
The following information is now available on the CBSA Web site here.
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board – Preliminary Determination – Statement of Reasons – 2010-01-21
The following information is now available on the CBSA Web site here.
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board – Preliminary Determination – Statement of Reasons – 2010-01-21
Thursday, January 21, 2010
CFIA: Validation of Destination Address for Imports
(CFIA)
Please be informed as of February 1, 2010, when using the Electronic Data Interchange, EDI, the information entered under Destination, for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable, Processed Products, Dairy & Honey Programs will be automatically validated and admission will be based on a complete and correct address. The Canadian destination of a shipment is currently a requirement in regulation for these programs and the address will be assessed against the postal code. Errors or incomplete submissions will result in the transaction being rejected until satisfactory information has been received. If the transaction is still in a rejected status when the product arrives at the border, it will not be permitted entry into Canada.
Should you have any questions on the above requirements, please contact John Wood, A/Chief, Imports, Agrifood Division at john.wood@inspection.gc.ca or 204-984-6186.
Please be informed as of February 1, 2010, when using the Electronic Data Interchange, EDI, the information entered under Destination, for the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable, Processed Products, Dairy & Honey Programs will be automatically validated and admission will be based on a complete and correct address. The Canadian destination of a shipment is currently a requirement in regulation for these programs and the address will be assessed against the postal code. Errors or incomplete submissions will result in the transaction being rejected until satisfactory information has been received. If the transaction is still in a rejected status when the product arrives at the border, it will not be permitted entry into Canada.
Should you have any questions on the above requirements, please contact John Wood, A/Chief, Imports, Agrifood Division at john.wood@inspection.gc.ca or 204-984-6186.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Revised: D19-10-3 Export and Import Permits Act
(CBSA)
D19-10-3 Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Exportations)
1. This memorandum has been updated to reflect changes to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Export and Import Permits Act. (EIPA)
2. Terminology has been updated to reflect changes in the CBSA’s organizational structure
3. Sections 24 and Sections 25 of the EIPA were added in the Legislation heading to outline the border services officer’s duties and authorities under the EIPA.
4. In Paragraph 2, reference to the applicable legislation, the Export Control List and the General Export Permits are now available on the Department of Justice Web site.
5. In Paragraph 3, there is new information on methods of permit application; online and paper.
6. In Paragraphs 7,8 and 9 there are updates and new information on goods moving in transit
7. In Paragraphs 10-16 there are updates and new information on export permit procedures, reporting requirements and detention of goods.
8. In Paragraph 17, there is new information on Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) on failure to meet export permits requirements when exporting goods.
9. In Paragraphs 18-20 there is new contact information.
10. In Appendices A-E there are updates and new information on the Export Control List (ECL), Area Control List (ACL), Export Permit form and export permit procedures.
D19-10-3 Administration of the Export and Import Permits Act (Exportations)
1. This memorandum has been updated to reflect changes to the Canada Border Services Agency’s (CBSA) role in administering the provisions of the Export and Import Permits Act. (EIPA)
2. Terminology has been updated to reflect changes in the CBSA’s organizational structure
3. Sections 24 and Sections 25 of the EIPA were added in the Legislation heading to outline the border services officer’s duties and authorities under the EIPA.
4. In Paragraph 2, reference to the applicable legislation, the Export Control List and the General Export Permits are now available on the Department of Justice Web site.
5. In Paragraph 3, there is new information on methods of permit application; online and paper.
6. In Paragraphs 7,8 and 9 there are updates and new information on goods moving in transit
7. In Paragraphs 10-16 there are updates and new information on export permit procedures, reporting requirements and detention of goods.
8. In Paragraph 17, there is new information on Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) on failure to meet export permits requirements when exporting goods.
9. In Paragraphs 18-20 there is new contact information.
10. In Appendices A-E there are updates and new information on the Export Control List (ECL), Area Control List (ACL), Export Permit form and export permit procedures.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
eManifest Implementation Timeline Fact Sheet
(CBSA)
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will implement eManifest over a number of years, by client type, using an 18-month implementation timeline outlined here.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will implement eManifest over a number of years, by client type, using an 18-month implementation timeline outlined here.
Friday, January 15, 2010
SIMA: Certain Carbon Steel Plate – Final Determination
(CBSA)
The following information is now available on the CBSA Web site:
Certain Carbon Steel Plate – Final Determination – Statement of Reasons – 2010-01-15
The following information is now available on the CBSA Web site:
Certain Carbon Steel Plate – Final Determination – Statement of Reasons – 2010-01-15
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
New Initiative to Help Canadian Businesses Expand to Developing Countries
(Minister of International Trade)
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today [Wednesday] marked the creation of a $20million program to support Canadian businesses that want to invest responsibly in developing countries. Effective today, Investment Cooperation (INC) replaces the Canadian International Development Agency’s Industrial Cooperation (CIDA-INC) program.
“This program will make it easier for innovative Canadian companies to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries,” said Minister Day. “This will create jobs both at home and abroad.”
INC funding will be used to help Canadian companies complete the following phases of the investment cycle:
• The viability phase: feasibility of an investment is investigated.
• The demonstration phase: technology is adapted and demonstrated.
• The sustainability phase: plans are developed to enhance a project’s economic, social and environmental sustainability.
• The implementation phase: activities are undertaken to enhance the sustainability of the project.
Program applicants and clients must demonstrate adherence to strict international corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards in order to receive funding. The program complements CSR measures announced by the Government of Canada in March. These included the creation of a CSR counsellor’s office and support for an external CSR centre of excellence that would provide information to companies, non-governmental organizations and others.
Applications will be processed more quickly than under the previous CIDA-INC program to ensure timely review and approvals. A service standard of 40 working days from submission of a completed application to approval has been introduced. Other changes include the expansion of the program to projects in most countries eligible for international development assistance, including China, Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand.
In 2007, the Government of Canada started implementing the Global Commerce Strategy. The Strategy’s objective is to support Canadian firms as they pursue opportunities in the global marketplace. The INC program will support the Strategy by increasing Canadian direct investment around the world and strengthening global economic partnerships.
Companies that wish to apply for funding or pre-qualify online under the INC program may visit Investment Cooperation Program (INC) here.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today [Wednesday] marked the creation of a $20million program to support Canadian businesses that want to invest responsibly in developing countries. Effective today, Investment Cooperation (INC) replaces the Canadian International Development Agency’s Industrial Cooperation (CIDA-INC) program.
“This program will make it easier for innovative Canadian companies to contribute to economic growth and poverty reduction in developing countries,” said Minister Day. “This will create jobs both at home and abroad.”
INC funding will be used to help Canadian companies complete the following phases of the investment cycle:
• The viability phase: feasibility of an investment is investigated.
• The demonstration phase: technology is adapted and demonstrated.
• The sustainability phase: plans are developed to enhance a project’s economic, social and environmental sustainability.
• The implementation phase: activities are undertaken to enhance the sustainability of the project.
Program applicants and clients must demonstrate adherence to strict international corporate social responsibility (CSR) standards in order to receive funding. The program complements CSR measures announced by the Government of Canada in March. These included the creation of a CSR counsellor’s office and support for an external CSR centre of excellence that would provide information to companies, non-governmental organizations and others.
Applications will be processed more quickly than under the previous CIDA-INC program to ensure timely review and approvals. A service standard of 40 working days from submission of a completed application to approval has been introduced. Other changes include the expansion of the program to projects in most countries eligible for international development assistance, including China, Mexico, Malaysia and Thailand.
In 2007, the Government of Canada started implementing the Global Commerce Strategy. The Strategy’s objective is to support Canadian firms as they pursue opportunities in the global marketplace. The INC program will support the Strategy by increasing Canadian direct investment around the world and strengthening global economic partnerships.
Companies that wish to apply for funding or pre-qualify online under the INC program may visit Investment Cooperation Program (INC) here.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
CFIA: Importation of Meat and Meat Products into Canada
(CFIA)
Please note that as of January 4, 2010, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will modify its procedure to request a change to the import inspection facility for meat and meat products… The full notice is here.
Also on January 4, 2010, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will modify its procedures related to the distribution of the MCAP Import Inspection Report for meat shipments from the USA. The full notice is here.
New toll-free number for requesting MCAP Import Inspection Reports is available here.
Please note that as of January 4, 2010, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will modify its procedure to request a change to the import inspection facility for meat and meat products… The full notice is here.
Also on January 4, 2010, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will modify its procedures related to the distribution of the MCAP Import Inspection Report for meat shipments from the USA. The full notice is here.
New toll-free number for requesting MCAP Import Inspection Reports is available here.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
SIMA: Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board – Notice of Preliminary Determination
(CBSA)
The following information is now available on the CBSA Web site:
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board – Notice of Preliminary Determination
The following information is now available on the CBSA Web site:
Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board – Notice of Preliminary Determination
Canada Joins WTO Panel on Chinese Export Restrictions
(DFAIT)
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada will participate as a third party in a World Trade Organization panel on China’s export restrictions on certain raw materials. The panel was established at the request of the United States, the European Union and Mexico on December 21, 2009.
“Canada is concerned that China’s export restraints, such as export duties and quotas, are leading to trade distortions in the world market,” said Minister Day. “Such measures have caused uncertainty for Canadian producers. We hope that this WTO challenge will persuade China to end these practices.”
The raw materials at issue are bauxite, coke, fluorspar, magnesium, manganese, silicon carbide, silicon metal, yellow phosphorus and zinc.
Canada believes that the Chinese measures are inconsistent with China’s WTO commitments. The measures appear to violate rules on export restraints, as well as the commitment China made when it joined the WTO to not charge export tariffs on most materials.
The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today announced that Canada will participate as a third party in a World Trade Organization panel on China’s export restrictions on certain raw materials. The panel was established at the request of the United States, the European Union and Mexico on December 21, 2009.
“Canada is concerned that China’s export restraints, such as export duties and quotas, are leading to trade distortions in the world market,” said Minister Day. “Such measures have caused uncertainty for Canadian producers. We hope that this WTO challenge will persuade China to end these practices.”
The raw materials at issue are bauxite, coke, fluorspar, magnesium, manganese, silicon carbide, silicon metal, yellow phosphorus and zinc.
Canada believes that the Chinese measures are inconsistent with China’s WTO commitments. The measures appear to violate rules on export restraints, as well as the commitment China made when it joined the WTO to not charge export tariffs on most materials.
New on the CRA Website
(Canada Revenue Agency)
Government of Canada announces new electronic filing requirements for GST/HST registrants and penalties and fines for non-filers.
Government of Canada announces new electronic filing requirements for GST/HST registrants and penalties and fines for non-filers.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
CFIA: New AIRS Verification Service (AVS)
(CFIA)
Canadian importers and brokers have requested that the process of updating/maintaining coding from the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) be sped up and simplified, in order to allow for expedited release of shipments. In response to this request, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has developed the AIRS Verification Service (AVS). AVS is a web service designed to verify and validate coding of multiple AIRS commodities in a single request.
Please find attached, the information on this new service as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
Canadian importers and brokers have requested that the process of updating/maintaining coding from the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) be sped up and simplified, in order to allow for expedited release of shipments. In response to this request, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has developed the AIRS Verification Service (AVS). AVS is a web service designed to verify and validate coding of multiple AIRS commodities in a single request.
Please find attached, the information on this new service as well as the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.
Monday, January 4, 2010
SIMA – Notice of Final Determination Re Certain Carbon Steel Plate and High Strength Low Alloy Steel Plate Originating in or Exported from Ukraine
(CBSA)
On January 4, 2010, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) made a final determination of dumping pursuant to paragraph 41(1)(a) of the Special Import Measures Act with respect to hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high strength low alloy steel plate not further manufactured than hot-rolled, heat-treated or not, in cut lengths in widths from 24 inches (610 mm) to 152 inches (3,860 mm) inclusive and in thicknesses from 0.187 inches (4.75 mm) up to and including 3.0 inches (76.0 mm) inclusive (with all dimensions being plus or minus allowable tolerances contained in the applicable standards e.g. ASTM standards A6/A6M and A20/A20M), originating in or exported from Ukraine; excluding universal mill plate, plate for use in the manufacture of pipe and plate having a rolled, raised figure at regular intervals on the surface (also known as floor plate).
Read the complete decision here.
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